How to pronounce phlebosclerotic
Say it like fleb-ohs-klih-ROT-ik. Phlebosclerotic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROT).
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- fleb
- ohs
- klih
- ROT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phlebosclerotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flebGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- klihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phlebosclerotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fleb-ohs-klih-ROT-ik.
What does phlebosclerotic mean?
- Pertaining to, characterized by, or affected with phlebosclerosis (pathological hardening of vein walls).
Words that rhyme with phlebosclerotic
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Questions about saying phlebosclerotic
How do you pronounce phlebosclerotic?
Say fleb-ohs-klih-ROT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌflɛboʊsklɪˈrɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌflɛbəʊsklɪˈrɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phlebosclerotic?
Phlebosclerotic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROT). Broken into parts: fleb · ohs · klih · ROT · ik.
Is phlebosclerotic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌflɛbəʊsklɪˈrɒtɪk/ (fleb-ohs-klih-ROT-ik).